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Grad PLUS Loans Ending: What’s Next for Grad Students?
For years, the Grad PLUS loan program served as the financial bridge between what federal aid covered and what advanced…
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April 22, 2019
Variable vs. Fixed Student Loan Refinance Rates: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Fixed student loan refinance rates offer predictable monthly payments that won’t change over time. Variable refinance rates may…
April 17, 2019
Federal Loan Consolidation vs. Private Student Loan Refinancing: What You Need to Know
After graduation, many students end up with several student loans from different lenders. Whether you have federal loans, private loans,…
April 12, 2019
Different Reasons to Refinance Student Loans
Key Takeaways Refinancing may lower your interest rate and total loan cost. Borrowers can reduce monthly payments by securing a…
April 5, 2019
What is Student Loan Refinancing?
When you face an important expense that is too high to pay out of pocket, you may decide to take…
March 13, 2019
Should You Invest More into a Post-Graduate Education?
With the cost of education on the rise, every college student has to make some important financial decisions. Not only…
March 1, 2019
Parent PLUS Loans and Other Student Loans for Parents
One of the biggest things on your mind as a parent is probably supporting your child through college. A potential…
February 22, 2019
How to Save for College — Types of College Savings Accounts
If you’re a parent who is trying to save money for your child’s college education, then you’ve probably heard about…
February 13, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Student Loan Scams
Key Takeaways Student loan scams often promise forgiveness, consolidation, or relief in exchange for upfront fees. Legitimate federal student loan…
February 8, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Federal and Private Student Loan Consolidation?
Key Takeaways Federal and private student loan consolidation follow different rules and offer different benefits. Federal consolidation keeps access to…
February 1, 2019
Financial Aid for a Second Bachelor’s Degree — Getting Student Loans When You Return to School
With wage stagnation in the short-term and concerns about automation in the long-term, many American workers are starting to think…
December 5, 2018
Student Loan Benefits for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and many private organizations offer education benefits and assistance to veterans and their families.…
October 15, 2018
Repaying Student Loans While Unemployed
How to Handle Your Student Loans When You’re Unemployed Many recent college graduates have found themselves in an unforgiving position.…